Australia has been in the cyber security headlines recently with a couple of high-profile hacks that has seriously impacted millions of citizens:
Now it is being reported that the Australian government is considering bringing in legislation to prevent organisations legally paying ransomware demands, in an attempt to disrupt the threat actor’s business model and make Australian organisation less attractive targets:
Australia to consider banning ransomware payments – The Record by Recorded Future
This works if you are “targeted” but if you are collateral damage you still cannot pay. Let’s hope all Australian organisations have their protection in place.
The National Cyber Security Centre and the Information Commissioner’s Office also wants UK organisations not to pay for the same reasons.
Are you sure your ransomware defences and precautions are sufficient and working properly?
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
